sammi2006

sammi2006 ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. working while having an immunocompromised family member: Life just became way more complicated

    sammi2006 replied to neil890123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am so sorry that you and your family have to go thru this. This whole situation sucks. Is there anyway that either you or her could stay somewhere else during this time? Or can you take leave for...

  2. Time off of work if high risk-FMLA, PTO, etc.?

    sammi2006 replied to SleepyRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What changed with fmla? My Dr took me off work for 3 months, but I have an appointment with him in 3 weeks and if my labs are better then I can go back

  3. Time off of work if high risk-FMLA, PTO, etc.?

    sammi2006 replied to SleepyRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I just found out that I am neutropenic 2 years after receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer so I started medical leave of absence today as requested by my oncologist. My emplo6is having me use...

  4. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    sammi2006 replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have a history of cancer and low wbcs since I finished treatment 2 years ago. Since my unit was closed I got a CBC day before yesterday and it showed my wbcs were lower than normal and that I am...

  5. How long should I study for CMSRN

    sammi2006 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello, I have been a RN for 3 years and most of that time has been in medsurg, and I would like to become certified. For those who took the CMSRN how long would you recommend I

  6. Researching Med-Surg Certification

    sammi2006 replied to Alex_RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I just signed up to do AMSN. I wasn't going to do it, but I found out my employer will reimburse for the cost and that I would get a raise for being

  7. maybe transferring to days?!

    sammi2006 replied to clh8987's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I switched to days almost 3 months ago and was afraid that I wouldn't be able to keep up because nights are so busy too. I have no regrets switching to days. I was on nights for about 2 1/2 years and...

  8. Health insurance that restricts employees from receiving care outside of employer owned ho

    sammi2006 replied to floatRN's topic in General Nursing

    My employer is also starting to do the same thing starting in 2019. In an ideal world it would be great. But we don't live in an ideal world. Espcially if you live in a rural community that already...

  9. CUs to CEUs in California

    sammi2006 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I finished my RN-BSN through WGU last october and was wondering how many ceus we get per cu in california. I know that in CA 1 quarter unit=10 ceus and 1 semester unit=15 ceus. Thanks in

  10. New Nurses and Chemo Outpatient Centers?

    sammi2006 replied to daisyflowerpower's topic in Oncology

    I do not work in oncology, but one of my infusion nurses that I had when I was getting chemo last winter was a new grad. From what I saw, the nurses worked as a team. As patients showed up, somone...

  11. Young Med-Surg RN with triple negative breast cancer

    sammi2006 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am 29 and have been a nurse for 2 years mostly on med-surg. In the middle of June this year I felt a large painless lump in my left breast. My PCP told me that due to my age it was probably just a...

  12. Young Med-Surg RN with triple negative breast cancer

    sammi2006 replied to sammi2006's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you. It has been a little over a year since everything started and alot has happened during that time. I was super lucky, I had a complete response to chemo, finished rads, started tamoxifen,...

  13. New grad nervs!

    sammi2006 replied to Elisa_rn17's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congrats on getting your first job! Here is how I start my shift. The facility I work at does bedside report- so I introduce myself to my patient and get a look at them while getting report. After...

  14. Young Med-Surg RN with triple negative breast cancer

    sammi2006 replied to sammi2006's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Iowama, Thank you so much. I am doing well now. I ended up not getting a bmx, but a lumpectomy with 9 lymph nodes removed. Because I had the lumpectomy I also got 21 rounds of radiation and just...

  15. WGU

    sammi2006 replied to johnlaxa's topic in Western Governors University

    I am currently enrolled in the RN-BSN program and have two classes left. Once you meet with your student mentor, they will help you set up your degree plan. I personally would hold off on studying...

  16. April 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    sammi2006 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    The latest from Littman. Littman physiology. For when the patient wont get out of

  17. December 2016 Top 8 Captions Contest - Select $100 Winner

    sammi2006 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Husband: "How was your night?" Wife: "Full moon. Nuff said about that. Now how about that

  18. WGU RN-BSN June 2016

    sammi2006 replied to pan1's topic in Western Governors University

    I believe that both the preceptorship at WGU and a state university are at clinic settings, but I haven't gotten that far yet so keep that in mind. I talked with a my nurse recruiter where I work and...

  19. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    sammi2006 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Not today guys, not

  20. Calling All California ADN Nurses

    sammi2006 replied to NursingHopeful95's topic in California Nursing

    It probably depends on where you live. I live in Norcal and have my ADN. For me, it was worth it because I was able to start working and gaining experience. I am now about half way done with my RN-BSN...

  21. Working in the US, starting LTACH

    sammi2006 replied to Remy Ox's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I have never worked in ER or Trauma but I have worked on an LTAC unit for the past 11 months (as a new grad). Our unit recieves patients that are admitted for vent weaning, complex wound care, C-diff...

  22. WGU RN-BSN June 2016

    sammi2006 replied to pan1's topic in Western Governors University

    I just finished orientation last night and start on June 1st too! I have to take Survey of United States Constitution and BioChem as well as the required nursing courses. I am a little nervous but...

  23. just got my first RN job...advice?!

    sammi2006 replied to TraumaQueenRN4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! I am in the same boat as well. I start orientation for my first nursing job on LTAC (long term acute care) tomorrow! I will also be working 6:30pm to 7am, and I am kinda nervous

  24. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    sammi2006 replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    I just started my ADN program this past monday, and I am 25. I will graduate May 2015 and be 27. Like others have said, age shouldn't matter a whole lot, just so long as they are able to do the...

  25. Disadvantaged not being a CNA/PCT?

    sammi2006 replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students

    I am just starting the first semester on monday. Our instructor told us during orientation that by the end of the first semester everyone will be